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Dumpling Wrappers Potstickers & Pan-Fried Buns

Dumpling Wrappers Potstickers & Pan-Fried Buns

Homemade soft dough is rolled from simple flour and salt, filled with juicy pork, sweet corn, and carrot, then pan-fried as potstickers and buns with crisp golden bottoms.

Instructions

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    Prepare the white flour and salt.

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    Prepare all the seasonings.

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    Add a small amount of salt to the flour, then add water little by little and mix until the dough reaches the lumpy state shown in the picture.

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    Knead into a soft dough that does not stick to your hands, wrap it with plastic wrap, and let it rest until smooth.

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    Prepare the pre-ground meat, corn kernels, and an appropriate amount of carrots and green onions.

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    Cut the carrot into thick slices as shown in the picture.

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    Then cut it into strands of the thickness shown in the picture.

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    Then cut into small pieces.

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    Bring the water in the pot to a boil, add the diced carrots and blanch for two to three minutes, until the water turns light yellow.

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    Add the corn kernels and blanch for two minutes, then you can take them all into cold water.

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    Add the corn and carrot cubes with the water drained into the minced meat, and add all the required seasonings.

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    Just mix it evenly and it's done.

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    Place the rested dough on a cloth, add a small amount of flour, and knead it into the state shown in the picture.

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    First, divide the large dough into three or four portions, take one piece and knead it into a long strip, then cut it into small pieces as shown in the picture.

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    Flatten the dough and roll it into dumpling wrappers, then put in the filling.

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    For potstickers, pinch only the middle and leave the sides open, as shown in the picture, and wrap all the potstickers in order.

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    You can also wrap the dumpling skins into small buns as shown in the picture.

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    The potstickers and small buns are all wrapped.

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    Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat, then add the potstickers and small buns.

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    When there is a sizzling sound, gently move the potstickers with a spatula. Once they no longer stick to the pan, pour in cold water up to two-thirds of the height of the buns, cover with a lid, and pan-fry over medium heat.

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    In about a few minutes, the water will be almost gone, and the potstickers and pan-fried buns will be cooked.

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    The potstickers are ridiculously juicy and fragrant.

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    The pan-fried buns have a soft bottom that is golden and crispy.

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    Once the bottom is golden and crispy, you can take it out of the pan and plate it.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Minced pork
    to taste
  • white flour
    to taste
  • corn kernels
    to taste
  • Carrot
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • chopped green onions
    to taste
  • Ginger powder
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Salt
    to taste
  • light soy sauce
    to taste
  • Five-spice powder
    to taste
  • chicken essence
    to taste
  • oil
    to taste